'A must read for all educators, parents, and everyone involved in the education of children. Inspiring!' - Lenia Tavares, Mum, Foreign Languages Teacher, Language and Communication Impairment in Children Specialist, B.Sc., M.Sc.Chapters:1. Inventing identities for our multicultural children by Elisavet Arkolaki2. The debate over multiculturalism and what we can learn from the Canadianmodel by Elisavet Arkolaki3. My identity crisis growing up in numerous cultures by Yui Mikuriya4. Why urging our children to embrace different cultures and learn differentlanguages matters by Dr. Ute Limacher-Riebold5. The 5 most common challenges a parent faces while raising a multiculturalkid and how to address them by Vivian Chiona, Dr. Brigitte Vittrup, ElisavetArkolaki6. 5 mistakes parents make when trying to raise bilingual children by RitaRosenback7. Language delays in multilingual children: what are they and what to do aboutthem by Dr. Mary-Pat O'Malley-Keighran8. Raising multilingual children with additional needs abroad by Dr. UteLimacher-Riebold9. Confident moms raise confident kids - On finding your tribe abroad by LisaFerland10. Media influences on children by Dr. Brigitte Vittrup11. The impact of culture on the education of the young by Brian Vassallo12. Promoting tolerance, practical tips - What we should do to enhance religioustolerance at home (parents) and at school (teachers) by Brian Vassallo13. Dealing with racism - perspective of a white transracial adoptive parent byBeth Hall (available in the free ebook edition)14. Not just "white parents" with kids of color" - The importance of racial identitywork for parents by Dr. Gina Miranda Samuels (available in the free ebook edition)15. Crossing the Deep Cultural Divide by Tamara Yousry16. The stories you should tell your multicultural kid every day by Elisavet Arkolaki17. A list of websites and blogs about multilingualism & multiculturalism The same eBook can be downloaded in a PDF format by subscribing to my newsletter list http: //eepurl.com/dvnij9 or joining my Facebook group https: //www.facebook.com/groups/249812552386188/ Thank you for reading!Elisavet Arkolakiwww.maltamum.com

'Bringing up a Bilingual Child' is aimed at (existing or soon-to-be) parents in families where more than one language is spoken, as well as anyone in the extended circle of family and friend of such multilingual families, as well as for anyone coming into contact with them. The aim of the book is to help multilingual families to create a supportive environment for children in which they naturally grow up to speak more than one language. The intention is to give you an easy-to-read-and-use guide to multilingual parenting, providing motivation, ideas, advice and answers to any questions parents may have.

The world's FIRST children's picture book by Elisavet Arkolaki and illustrated entirely by Platon with life-size spray paint graffiti, painted in public primary schools. A fun, heartwarming story with award-winning art portraying children from all six inhabited continents.

When a little girl nicknamed "Cartwheel" moves to a different country with her family to be safe she has a hard time adjusting to her new home.

A book on those who know and use two or more languages: Who are they? How do they do it?

Empower children to recognize their individual worth and develop confidence in themselves, their abilities, and the choices they make. Children learn that they can speak up, expect and show respect, try new things, and believe in themselves. Confidence-building skills of accepting yourself, asking for what you need, making decisions, solving problems, and communicating are also discussed. Young children will respond to the true-to-life situations and colorful illustrations. Being the Best Me Series: From the author of the popular Learning to Get Along® books come the first two books in this one-of-a-kind character-development series. Each book focuses on specific attitude or character traits—such as optimism, courage, resilience, imagination, personal power, decision-making, and work ethics. Also included are discussion questions, games, activities, and additional information adults can use to reinforce the concepts children are learning. Filled with diversity, these read-aloud books will be welcome in school, home, and childcare settings.

If you want to teach your child to accept himself and others as they are, then this picture book about diversity will be your best assistant. It will help your little ones to respect all the differences that make us unique. In this kids' book, our little hero named Nick will show your children that we all are different in many ways, and everyone is unique-which is great! Nicky is afraid that his friends will not accept him because of his new reading glasses. By talking to his peers on the way to school, he discovers the beauty of diversity and realizes that our diversity is actually our strength. This children's book contains lovely hand-drawn illustrations and charming rhymes. With an extra coloring page inside, this book will help your children: to accept and celebrate diversity to be kind to those who are different to love themselves the way they are to boost self-confidence ★★★Awards & Recognition★★★ This social emotional book for kids is a continuation of Nick's adventures from the "World of Kids' Emotions" series. Previously released books of the series became Amazon Bestsellers. "This diversity book is one of the best 1st grade reading books I have ever practiced with my 6-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy. This book teaches that it's okay to be different and helps to cope with the lack of self-confidence." - Samantha "This preschool book turned out to be perfect for my 4 and 5 years old kindergarten students who simply adore it. It explains the meaning of diversity very well and is a wonderful tool for my teaching activities." - Susan *** Even if you have tried everything, this adorable picture book will surely encourage your child to be kinder and more confident. It is perfectly suited for toddlers, preschool kids ages 3-5, as well as older ones ages 6-10. So, don't wait, add this amazing book to your cart now and ENJOY!